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Inawashiro Lake

猪苗代湖

Inawashiro Lake, Japan's fourth-largest, occupies northeastern Fukushima surrounded by mountains, known for its clear water and popular for fishing, boating, and camping.

Inawashiro Lake from Mount Bandai
Inawashiro Lake from Mount Bandai © Stingfield, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Yasuda, Onuma-Gun Aizumisato-Machi, Fukushima 〒 969-6201Inawashiro Station 猪苗代 (Ban'etsu West Line)

Inawashiro Lake is a large lake located in the northeastern part of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is the fourth-largest lake in Japan and is known for its clear water and beautiful scenery. The lake is surrounded by mountains and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and camping.

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